Blue River: November 17. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 62°F and clear. (USGS Lake Level) Rainbow trout excellent on caddis flies, inline spinnerbaits, midges, nymphs, PowerBait, and worms around brush structure, channels, creek channels, river channel, and rocks. Report submitted by Ethan Lovelace, biologist at the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area.
Broken Bow: November 11. Elevation is 7 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 62°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on Alabama rigs, bill baits, buzz baits, flukes, in-line spinnerbaits, plastic baits, spoons, and topwater lures around brush structure, channels, creek channels, river mouth, and standing timber.
Crappie good on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and spoons around brush structure, points, and standing timber. Report submitted by Dru Polk, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.
